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VU13 YCB

2013 Mazda 6

Black Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,567 mi
Last recorded113,567 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda 675,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 YCB
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 113,567 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 113,567 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 109,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 100,684 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front zero mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 100,656 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front zero mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 84,679 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 77,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 4 Oct 2021 77,789 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 13 Nov 2020 65,126 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 54,854 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 48,645 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 40,197 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 34,208 miles

Offside headlamp washer missing

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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VU13 YCB is a 2013 Mazda 6 in Black with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 75,020 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU13 YCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 13 years old, this Mazda 6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU13 YCB registered?

VU13 YCB is a 2013 Mazda 6, first registered on 5 March 2013.

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